| Title |
Washing-dependent antistatic performance of antimicrobially finished woven polyester fabric for textile air distribution systems |
| Authors |
Gofman, Rasa ; Varnaitė-Žuravliova, Sandra ; Milašius, Rimvydas |
| DOI |
10.1515/aut-2025-0079 |
| Full Text |
|
| Is Part of |
Autex research journal.. Berlin : De Gruyter Brill. 2026, vol. 26, iss. 1, art. no. 20250079, p. 1-7.. ISSN 1470-9589. eISSN 2300-0929 |
| Keywords [eng] |
antistatic textiles ; surface resistivity ; anti microbial textiles |
| Abstract [eng] |
In textile air distribution systems, functional properties such as antimicrobial and antistatic performance are typically introduced into the fabric through separate methods. In this study, a novel silica-based benzalkonium chloride (BAC) finish, originally developed for antimicrobial performance, was further evaluated for its secondary antistatic effect (earlier detected by the authors) on woven 100 % polyester fabric after 0, 1, 2, 5, and 10 washing cycles. The unwashed finished fabric exhibited acceptable antistatic properties according to the requirements for protective clothing. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of silica and BAC on the finished fabric sample surface. However, the antistatic effect progressively declined with washing, with surface resistivity approaching that of the unfinished fabric. FTIR band intensities characteristic of silica and BAC decreased in washed finished fabric samples, confirming a partial wash-out of both components from the fabric surface. Since silica nanoparticles are electrical insulators, the observed antistatic effect is more likely attributable to BAC. A single finish Integrating both antimicrobial and antistatic properties into a 100 % polyester fabric with one finishing may facilitate end-of-life recycling and improve the sustainability profile of fabrics for textile air distribution systems. |
| Published |
Berlin : De Gruyter Brill |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
|
